How to choose the best hard money lender in Riverview

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Hard Money Lender FL Riverview

What’s hard money loan?

A hard money loan is a loan given to a borrower from a lender based chiefly on the worth of the underlying asset that is collateralized. Traditional banks and lenders focus mainly on the credit and income of the borrower where asset based lenders aka hard money lenders focus primarily on the value of the asset being used as security for the loan. Where traditional loans are generally for 15–20 year periods, hard money loans are used as a temporary alternative (1–3 years usually) as a bridge to acquire a rehab, or stabilize a commercial, retail, office, industrial, multi–family, or single family residential dwelling.

Why exactly would someone pick a hard money loan (asset–based loan) over a traditional loan provided by a bank with lower rates?

There are many reasons why a borrower would choose to use private funding or a hard money loan over a cheaper conventional financing: (1) Quick Funding– traditional banks take a minimum of 45 days to fund a single family residential loan, any where between 60–90 days to finance a commercial loan, and over 120 days to fund a development loan. Whereas, a hard money loan is commonly financed within 7–14 days. (2) Property Demands Work– because of the traditional bank‘s very conservative underwriting guidelines, most will not lend on properties needing repair. Yet, an exclusive lender will be pleased to loan on a property that either lacks cash flow or needs physical advancements so long as the borrower has enough “skin in the game” (equity). For instance, a loan guaranteed by a property in need of repairs is very rarely funded by banks before it can be used; so the borrower uses a hard money lender to purchase and rehabilitate the property, and then settlement the hard money loan with normal funding. Another example would be a commercial property that has no tenants… a bank won’t loan until the property is leased up. However, short-term financing will be provided by a private lender to the borrower to buy the property and lease it up. Once the property is stabilized for a particular time period, the hard money loan will be refinanced by a commercial lender with normal funding. (3) Not based exclusively on credit or income– Traditional banks rely heavily on a borrower’s credit score, previous income, and ability to repay the debt. Hence traditional banks for conventional lending consistently turn down quality borrowers like doctors, lawyers, and solicitors who’ve high incomes but also have a lot of debt. So, there is certainly a huge importance of private lenders who look the value of the underlying asset in comparison to the loan amount versus the borrower’s credit history. We normally look for a 50% – 65% LTV in our loans. What that means is we generally lend out 65% of the appraised value of the property to the borrower.

What are the interest rates involved in hard money loans?

Hard money loan rates normally range from 10% all the way up to 15%. The rate by the lender is determined by taking a look at a mix of variables such as: (1) loan to value ratio, (2) borrower’s credit score & income, (3) the property condition and location, (4) borrower’s “skin in the game” (sum of cash equity in the property). At Capital Funding Financial we offer the lowest rates around starting at 8.9%*

What are the fees associated with asset based lending?

Most hard money lenders charge financing origination fee of 3% to 5% of the amount of the loan. The lender will subsequently charge various fees for document preparation by an attorney, evaluation fee from an independent appraiser, a loan processing fee, and an application fee. Capital Funding Financial offers straight forward conditions without all of the rubbish fees that are hidden and charges an extremely low origination fee of just 2%*

Can the loan fees be paid from the loan proceeds?

Yes there is a big enough equity cushion in the real estate. Most of the time each of the fees (apart from the application fee) are paid from your actual loan proceeds.

Can there be a pre-payment penalty with hard money loans?

Usually hard money lenders in Riverview Florida implement a 3–6 month minimum interest condition. By way of example, with a 6 pre payment fee, if the borrower should happen to repay the loan in 3 months, there would be 3 extra months of interest due. This requirement is put in place so that the lender receives at least a small yield for the time, hassle and apportionment of its funds to a borrower. If the loan is repaid by the borrower after six months, then no prepayment fee will be issued.

How fast can a typical hard money loan close?

At Capital Funding Financial, we’re a direct lender and have the ability to close loans within a few days when given a complete loan package (credit report, income documentation, independent evaluation, title commitment). The typical price takes about one to two weeks to fund as an independent appraisal and title report need to be run on the property.

When employing is an appraisal needed?

Yes, hard money loans generally need comparative sales analysis, broker price opinion, or an appraisal. We order an unaffiliated appraisal.

When finishing a fix & flip or rehabilitation job, what’ll the hard money lender require?

Well besides the apparent 35–40% equity cushion, the lender will want to see the range of work described with a cost analysis worksheet and timeline. The lender will use this as helpful information in releasing resources for rehab goals. Nothing ever goes as planned when performing a rehab; hence the lender will want to find the borrowers experience in performing or managing real estate repairs. The lender require an inspection to be made after each draw is complete and will release funds in draws for such repairs that are listed. The lender will even require a credit report and income statement in the borrower to exhibit that the borrower has the ability to repay the loan. Nonetheless, hard money lenders focus chiefly on the asset value of the security rather than the credit score.

If you are in need of a hard money loan for a rehabilitation, fix & flip, or investment purpose, contact us today at 954-320-0242 or toll free at 1–866–695–0092 or visit Hard Money Loan for more information.